Mill Associate at NativeSeed Group

Townsend, Montana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Attention To Detail, Forklift Operation, Skidsteer Operation, Lifting 50 Lb, Organization, Safety Consciousness, Legible Writing, Basic Math, Teamwork, Record Keeping, Machine Setup, Quality Monitoring, Inventory Management

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description Company Background: NativeSeed Group is a collection of native seed companies across multiple locations in CA, WA, UT, MT, NV, CO, KS, NE and AZ. For over three decades, NativeSeed Group has been recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America, serving a diverse range of customers including federal and state agencies, departments of transportation, contractors and hydro seeders, environmental landscapers, NGOs, Fortune 500 energy corporations, large landowners, and retail consumers. NativeSeed Group is the only vertically integrated native seed company in North America and includes five state-of-the-art farming, processing, and cleaning operations as well as 11 points of distribution throughout the West. We have decades of experience designing regionally adapted reclamation and restoration seed solutions spanning small landowner beautification projects to large scale, complex habitat restoration initiatives. Our best-in-class team members specialize in plant ecology, science, agronomy, and the industry's most comprehensive wildland seed collection operation. NativeSeed Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. E-Verify Notice: In compliance with federal law, this employer participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about NativeSeed Group, visit nativeseedgroup.com Service | Quality | Knowledge Benefits: As a full time employee, you will be eligible for company benefits after a 60 day introduction period. Benefits include: · Health Insurance – HSA and PPO Insurance Options · Available HSA with employer match · Company Paid Vision Premiums · Dental · 401k with Employer Match · 16 Days PTO/Year with increase for long term employees · Paid Holidays · Floating Holidays · Employer Paid Life/AD&D · Annual performance reviews with potential for wage increase What you’ll gain working with NativeSeed Group: · A chance to work closely with a tenured leadership team and contribute to a high-growth company. · Opportunities for career development and advancement based on performance and initiative. · A collaborative culture and the opportunity to be part of a company recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Seed Mill Associate is responsible for all activities involved in the Seed Cleaning process. This person works closely with both the Mill Manager and the Farm Manager to plan and organize the production workflow of seed cleaning and packaging of seed. Responsibilities · Help receive and document un-cleaned seed inventory · Maintain records of each seed lot · Help set-up of machines for cleaning each crop & monitor quality of cleaned seed · Help maintain records of machinery setups for each species of seed · Monitor to assure seed samples are properly pulled for laboratory tests, and properly labelled and stored · Coordinate the re-clean seed as required · Help set up new equipment & modify and/or adapt to meet seed cleaning needs · Implement and maintain procedures to ensure a safe work environment · Implement and maintain procedures to ensure clean, safe, and efficient seed storage · Other farm and warehouse duties as required through the season. Requirements Experience / Education and Skills Required · Communication and attention to detail: relate clearly and well with office and other workers. · Able to operate a forklift and skidsteer, or demonstrate an ability to learn. · Able to lift 50 lb to head height, and in good physical condition. · Organization and safety consciousness, and maintain a clean work environment. · Legible writing. · Basic math: to check orders, calculate loads, calculate weights, etc. · Maintain good morale and promote teamwork in the cleaning department.

Responsibilities

The Seed Mill Associate is responsible for all activities related to the seed cleaning process, working closely with the Mill Manager and Farm Manager to plan and organize the production workflow for seed cleaning and packaging. Key duties include documenting un-cleaned seed inventory, setting up and monitoring cleaning machines, maintaining setup records, ensuring proper sample testing, and coordinating re-cleaning as needed.